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The concept of Directive Principles was borrowed from the Constitution of ______.

  1. USA
  2. UK
  3. Ireland
  4. Canada

Answer: Ireland

DPSP were inspired by the Irish Constitution (1937), which itself borrowed from the Spanish Constitution. The Irish concept of 'Directive Principles of Social Policy' aimed to guide the State in achieving socio-economic goals. India adapted this to its own developmental needs.

Topic DPSP - Constitutional Borrowing
Exam Relevance Constitutional borrowing question common in UPSC and SSC CGL
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